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George Nelson Ball Bubble Pendant Lamp by Modernica, USA
George Nelson Ball Bubble Pendant Lamp by Modernica, USA

George Nelson Ball Bubble Pendant Lamp by Modernica, USA

By George Nelson

Located in San Carlos, CA

George Nelson designed the Bubble Lamp series in 1947, and the collection remains part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Cocoon Tripod Floor Lamp with Brass Accents, 1960s
Vintage Cocoon Tripod Floor Lamp with Brass Accents, 1960s

Vintage Cocoon Tripod Floor Lamp with Brass Accents, 1960s

By Achille Castiglioni

Located in Linkebeek, BE

The shade, reminiscent of George Nelson's 'bubble lamp', was created using a special technology called 'spray-on fibreglass coating', a technique inspired by the silkworm.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

George Nelson, Pear Bubble Pendant, Steel, Spray Plastic, USA, 1950s
George Nelson, Pear Bubble Pendant, Steel, Spray Plastic, USA, 1950s

George Nelson, Pear Bubble Pendant, Steel, Spray Plastic, USA, 1950s

By George Nelson

Located in High Point, NC

An early spray plastic and steel pendant light, model "Pear Bubble" designed by George Nelson and produced by Howard Miller, Zeeland, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

George Nelson, Saucer Bubble Pendant, Steel, Spray Plastic, USA, 1950s
George Nelson, Saucer Bubble Pendant, Steel, Spray Plastic, USA, 1950s

George Nelson, Saucer Bubble Pendant, Steel, Spray Plastic, USA, 1950s

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in High Point, NC

An early spray plastic and steel pendant light, model "Saucer Bubble" designed by George Nelson and produced by Howard Miller, Zeeland, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

George Nelson, Ball Bubble Pendant, Steel, Spray Plastic, USA, 1950s
George Nelson, Ball Bubble Pendant, Steel, Spray Plastic, USA, 1950s

George Nelson, Ball Bubble Pendant, Steel, Spray Plastic, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An early spray plastic and steel pendant light, model "Ball Bubble" designed by George Nelson and produced by Howard Miller, Zeeland, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

George Nelson, Pear Bubble Pendant, Steel, Spray Plastic, USA, 1950s
George Nelson, Pear Bubble Pendant, Steel, Spray Plastic, USA, 1950s

George Nelson, Pear Bubble Pendant, Steel, Spray Plastic, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An early spray plastic and steel pendant light, model "Pear Bubble" designed by George Nelson and produced by Howard Miller, Zeeland, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Tom Dixon 'Soft' Large Round Pendant
Tom Dixon 'Soft' Large Round Pendant

Tom Dixon 'Soft' Large Round Pendant

$760 / item

H 23.6 in Dm 23.6 in

Tom Dixon 'Soft' Large Round Pendant

By Tom Dixon

Located in Glendale, CA

An array of circles comprise a welded steel frame that is sprayed in a cocoon of diffusing material in the style of iconic George Nelson bubble lamps. The shade is made of thermopla...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Other

Tom Dixon 'Soft' Round Pendant Light, Steel Frame, 17.7-Inch
Tom Dixon 'Soft' Round Pendant Light, Steel Frame, 17.7-Inch

Tom Dixon 'Soft' Round Pendant Light, Steel Frame, 17.7-Inch

By Tom Dixon

Located in Glendale, CA

Thirty-two circles comprise a welded steel frame that is sprayed in a cocoon of diffusing material in the style of iconic George Nelson bubble lamps. The shade is made of thermoplas...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Other

George Nelson Cigar Lotus Floor Lamp, Mid-Century Modern Design
George Nelson Cigar Lotus Floor Lamp, Mid-Century Modern Design

George Nelson Cigar Lotus Floor Lamp, Mid-Century Modern Design

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

This is the authentic Bubble Lamp, produced in partnership with the George Nelson Foundation.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

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1950s Tripod Bubble Floor Lamp on Tripod Base
1950s Tripod Bubble Floor Lamp on Tripod Base

1950s Tripod Bubble Floor Lamp on Tripod Base

Located in New York, NY

1950s iron frame tripod floor lamp with bubble Nelson like shade in all original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Rare George Nelson Bubble Lamp
Rare George Nelson Bubble Lamp

Rare George Nelson Bubble Lamp

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H 46 in Dm 18 in

Rare George Nelson Bubble Lamp

By George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very rare George Nelson bubble lamp. This lamp has been restored by Madernica with a new membrane and internal string

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants

George Nelson Bubble lamp
George Nelson Bubble lamp

George Nelson Bubble lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Nelson Bubble table lamp manufactured by Herman Miller Sprayed fiberglass and metal 17"h

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller
George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller

George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller This George Nelson bubble lamp is in mint condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

George Nelson Bubble Floor Lamps
George Nelson Bubble Floor Lamps

George Nelson Bubble Floor Lamps

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H 57.5 in Dm 12 in

George Nelson Bubble Floor Lamps

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Atlanta, GA

George nelson bubble floor lamps, American, circa 2000s.

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Bubble Table Lamp on Tripod Base
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Bubble Table Lamp on Tripod Base

Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Bubble Table Lamp on Tripod Base

By George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Bubble Table Lamp on Tripod Base This mid century modern George Nelson Bubble lamp will add a touch of softness and luminosity to you interi...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Bubble Lamp
George Nelson Bubble Lamp

George Nelson Bubble Lamp

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H 6 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in

George Nelson Bubble Lamp

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Howard Miller bubble lamp by George Nelson. This iconic lamp is composed of a steel wire frame covered in a textured paper shade.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

George Nelson Bubble Lamp
George Nelson Bubble Lamp

George Nelson Bubble Lamp

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H 24 in Dm 24 in

George Nelson Bubble Lamp

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An original H-725 bubble lamp (now referred to as “Ball Pendant” variant) designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller in 1947.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Bubble Table Lamp
George Nelson Bubble Table Lamp

George Nelson Bubble Table Lamp

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H 26.78 in Dm 12.6 in

George Nelson Bubble Table Lamp

By George Nelson

Located in Barcelona, ES

Bubble table lamp designed by George Nelson in 1947-50, USA.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Monumental George Nelson Bubble Pendant Lamp
Monumental George Nelson Bubble Pendant Lamp

Monumental George Nelson Bubble Pendant Lamp

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Not in current production! Designed by George Nelson, very early production, retains original Howard Miller bubble light fixture label, beautiful warm patina when lite, shows definit...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Bubble Table Lamp by Modernica
George Nelson Bubble Table Lamp by Modernica

George Nelson Bubble Table Lamp by Modernica

By George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

Inspiration struck, and by the next night, Nelson had designed his first Bubble Lamp (1952) by spinning a skeleton of steel wires on a turntable and shooting it with translucent plas...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

George Nelson "Bubble Lamp", USA circa 1952
George Nelson "Bubble Lamp", USA circa 1952

George Nelson "Bubble Lamp", USA circa 1952

By George Nelson

Located in Culver City, CA

USA, 1952 George Nelson & Associates for Howard Miller Clock Company. Sprayed fiberglass over metal frame with steel braces. 26”dia x 11”h Ref. L5278 $ 3,200

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Rare Early Vintage Production George Nelson Bubble Lamp "Bell" Howard Miller
Rare Early Vintage Production George Nelson Bubble Lamp "Bell" Howard Miller

Rare Early Vintage Production George Nelson Bubble Lamp "Bell" Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Amazing original early production suspension Bubble Lamp designed by George Nelson , manufactured by Howard Miller Clock Co..This one coined "Bell".Wonderful original condition.Purch...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Early Vintage Production George Nelson Bubble Lamp "Roll" Howard Miller
Rare Early Vintage Production George Nelson Bubble Lamp "Roll" Howard Miller

Rare Early Vintage Production George Nelson Bubble Lamp "Roll" Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Amazing original early production suspension Bubble Lamp designed by George Nelson , manufactured by Howard Miller Clock Co..This one coined "Roll".Wonderful original condition.Purch...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare early vintage production George Nelson Bubble lamp "Lantern" Howard Miller
Rare early vintage production George Nelson Bubble lamp "Lantern" Howard Miller

Rare early vintage production George Nelson Bubble lamp "Lantern" Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Amazing original early production suspension Bubble Lamp designed by George Nelson , manufactured by Howard Miller Clock Co..This one coined "Lantern".Wonderful original condition.Pu...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Floor Bubble Lamp
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Floor Bubble Lamp

Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Floor Bubble Lamp

By George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Floor Bubble Lamp This mid century modern George Nelson Bubble Lamp will add a touch of softness and luminosity to you interior.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Ball Pendant Bubble Lamp
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Ball Pendant Bubble Lamp

Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Ball Pendant Bubble Lamp

By George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Ball Pendant Bubble Lamp This mid century modern George Nelson Bubble Lamp will add a touch of softness and luminosity to you interior.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1950s Style of George Nelson Cigar Bubble Floor Lamp Vintage Modern
1950s Style of George Nelson Cigar Bubble Floor Lamp Vintage Modern

1950s Style of George Nelson Cigar Bubble Floor Lamp Vintage Modern

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Midcentury bubble cigar floor lamp Vintage style of Herman Miller George Nelson bubble floor lamp cigar style Mid-Century Modern Unmarked Measures: 63 Tall x 12 diameter Preowne...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950's Original Early Nelson Pear Bubble Pendant Lamp by Howard Miller
1950's Original Early Nelson Pear Bubble Pendant Lamp by Howard Miller

1950's Original Early Nelson Pear Bubble Pendant Lamp by Howard Miller

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautiful rare shape early production Pear shape , George Nelson Bubble Hanging Lamp circa 1950's nice patina original condition no tears original label needs to be hardwired , we ...

Category

20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Scarce early/ original George Nelson Hanging "Cigar Bubble  Lamp -
Scarce early/ original George Nelson Hanging "Cigar Bubble  Lamp -

Scarce early/ original George Nelson Hanging "Cigar Bubble Lamp -

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

.Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Bubble light will add a touch of softness and luminosity to any interior!

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Bubble Lamp Ball Tripod Stand by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Mid Century Bubble Lamp Ball Tripod Stand by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Mid Century Bubble Lamp Ball Tripod Stand by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Mid Century Modern Bubble Lamp Ball with Tripod Stand by George Nelson for Herman Miller The MCM George Nelson Bubble Lamp will add a touch of softness and luminosity to yo...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Cigar Tripod Bubble Lamp
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Cigar Tripod Bubble Lamp

Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Cigar Tripod Bubble Lamp

By George Nelson

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

This Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Bubble light will add a touch of softness and luminosity to any interior!

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Howard Miller Bell Pendant Bubble Lamp
George Nelson for Howard Miller Bell Pendant Bubble Lamp

George Nelson for Howard Miller Bell Pendant Bubble Lamp

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Culver City, CA

Designed in the 1950s this is one of the rarer George Nelson bubble lamp forms, the bell. This bell shaped pendant still retains its original Howard Miller labels, original patinated...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Table Lamps Imported by Raymor
Pair of Italian Table Lamps Imported by Raymor

Pair of Italian Table Lamps Imported by Raymor

By Raymor

Located in Kansas City, MO

Walnut tripod bases with webbing over wire shades much like a George Nelson bubble lamp.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wire

Pair of Gatto Table Lamps by Castiglioni
Pair of Gatto Table Lamps by Castiglioni

Pair of Gatto Table Lamps by Castiglioni

Located in New York, NY

Similar in intent to the more famous Nelson bubble lamps, the Gatto has a formed wire frame resembling a hot air ballon.

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Bubble Lamp by George Nelson
Mid-Century Bubble Lamp by George Nelson

Mid-Century Bubble Lamp by George Nelson

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H 16 in W 19 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Bubble Lamp by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a Mid-Century bubble hanging fixture by George Nelson for Howard Miller.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Modernica Mid-Century Bubble Pendant
George Nelson Modernica Mid-Century Bubble Pendant

George Nelson Modernica Mid-Century Bubble Pendant

By George Nelson

Located in Astoria, NY

George Nelson Modernica Mid-Century Modern "saucer" shape bubble pendant ceiling lamp, translucent white synthetic over a wire frame, Modernica label on top metal rim.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire

Mid-century space age ufo cocoon saucer hanging pendant lamp 1960s
Mid-century space age ufo cocoon saucer hanging pendant lamp 1960s

Mid-century space age ufo cocoon saucer hanging pendant lamp 1960s

By Achille Castiglioni

Located in Zaandam, NL

Gorgeous cocoon hanging pendant also very reminiscent of George Nelson's bubble saucer. Often attributed to Achille Castiglioni but probably by Goldkant Leuchten Germany.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mini Bubble Pendant Light by George Nelson
Mini Bubble Pendant Light by George Nelson

Mini Bubble Pendant Light by George Nelson

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H 11.82 in W 13 in D 13 in

Mini Bubble Pendant Light by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in London, GB

A paper spherical pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and original flex. Multiples available, original tooling by Herman Miller.

Category

Late 20th Century British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Triple Bubble Chandelier
George Nelson for Herman Miller Triple Bubble Chandelier

George Nelson for Herman Miller Triple Bubble Chandelier

By George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

A hard-to-find triple bubble chandelier by Geore Nelson. Includes the cigar bubble measuring approximately 32" H, a ball bubble and a smaller cigar.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire

George Nelson Hanging Bubble Light with Original Box
George Nelson Hanging Bubble Light with Original Box

George Nelson Hanging Bubble Light with Original Box

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A Classic vintage George Nelson hanging bubble light with original ceiling plate and box, retains the label to the light and cardboard packing.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Long Bench
Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Long Bench

Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Long Bench

By George Nelson

Located in Tulsa, OK

**Nelson Bubble Lamps**: These lamps are made from a unique translucent plastic material that diffuses light evenly, creating a warm, soft glow.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Bubble series chandelier designed by George Nelson 1960s
Bubble series chandelier designed by George Nelson 1960s

Bubble series chandelier designed by George Nelson 1960s

By George Nelson

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant ceiling chandelier from the 1960s, an authentic design piece signed by the famous George Nelson. This chandelier, made of cocoon resin, represents an innovative material for ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

Herman Miller Vintage Iconic Bubble Lamp, George Nelson
Herman Miller Vintage Iconic Bubble Lamp, George Nelson

Herman Miller Vintage Iconic Bubble Lamp, George Nelson

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your pleasure: Iconic Mid Century Modern BUBBLE LAMP Herman Miller by George Nelson Measures: 7" H x 19" in diameter Original Weathered Vintage Condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Early Vintage Bubble Lamp Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Early Vintage Bubble Lamp Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Early Vintage Bubble Lamp Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Round Rock, TX

Very early and unusual formed cigar lamp designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, c. 1950s This example is about as early as it gets with the uncommon brass base, wider form ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Large Atomic Hanging Saucer Bubble Lamp
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Large Atomic Hanging Saucer Bubble Lamp

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Large Atomic Hanging Saucer Bubble Lamp

By George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Large Atomic Hanging Saucer Bubble Lamp George Nelson designed the first bubble lamps in 1947.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Vintage George Nelson Cigar Bubble Pendant Light Produced by Modernica USA
Large Vintage George Nelson Cigar Bubble Pendant Light Produced by Modernica USA

Large Vintage George Nelson Cigar Bubble Pendant Light Produced by Modernica USA

By George Nelson

Located in Hastings, GB

A large George Nelson cigar bubble pendant light. Designed in 1952, this was produced by Modernica in the 90s, when they held production rights.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Nickel

George Nelson for Howard Miller, Pair of Bubble Lamps
George Nelson for Howard Miller, Pair of Bubble Lamps

George Nelson for Howard Miller, Pair of Bubble Lamps

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage matching pair of hanging bubble lamps designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Original Vintage George Nelson Cylinder Bubble Pendant Lamp Howard Miller
Original Vintage George Nelson Cylinder Bubble Pendant Lamp Howard Miller

Original Vintage George Nelson Cylinder Bubble Pendant Lamp Howard Miller

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Troy, MI

A rare cylinder form bubble lamp pendant designed by William Renwick of George Nelson & Associates for Howard Miller circa 1950s Steel wire grid frame coated in the bubble lamp sign...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire

George Nelson Cigar Tripod Bubble Lamps for Howard Miller Vintage, Pair
George Nelson Cigar Tripod Bubble Lamps for Howard Miller Vintage, Pair

George Nelson Cigar Tripod Bubble Lamps for Howard Miller Vintage, Pair

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of George Nelson designed bubble lamps for Howard Miller.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Rare Original Three - Tiered Bubble Lamp by George Nelson for Howard Miller
Rare Original Three - Tiered Bubble Lamp by George Nelson for Howard Miller

Rare Original Three - Tiered Bubble Lamp by George Nelson for Howard Miller

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Rare Original Three - Tiered Bubble Lamp by George Nelson for Howard Miller

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Pair of Midcentury Cigar Bubble Pendant Lights
George Nelson for Herman Miller Pair of Midcentury Cigar Bubble Pendant Lights

George Nelson for Herman Miller Pair of Midcentury Cigar Bubble Pendant Lights

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller vintage hanging ceiling iconic cigar bubble pendant lights made with translucent plastic polymer and marked with the correct (albe...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Wire

GEORGE NELSON ; VINTAGE FLOOR BUBBLE LAMP
GEORGE NELSON ; VINTAGE FLOOR BUBBLE LAMP

GEORGE NELSON ; VINTAGE FLOOR BUBBLE LAMP

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson for the Howard Miller Clock Company , probably the hardest to find from this series of Nelson lamps , this is the tall version , all 3 white end caps present on the leg...

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Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Atomic Oval Hanging Bubble Lamp
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Atomic Oval Hanging Bubble Lamp

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Atomic Oval Hanging Bubble Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Atomic Oval Hanging Bubble Lamp George Nelson designed the first bubble lamps in 1947.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Ten Drawer Dresser for Herman Miller
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Ten Drawer Dresser for Herman Miller

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Ten Drawer Dresser for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in San Diego, CA

Designed by William Renwick of Nelson’s studio, the Bubble Lamp innovatively married an industrial ethos with top-notch aestheticism.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Howard Miller Quinten Model 611-216 Chrome & Espresso Floor Grandfather Clock
Howard Miller Quinten Model 611-216 Chrome & Espresso Floor Grandfather Clock

Howard Miller Quinten Model 611-216 Chrome & Espresso Floor Grandfather Clock

By Howard Miller

Located in Topeka, KS

They also produced Nelson's "Bubble Lighting" through the late 1970s, eventually selling the business in the early 1980s.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Flos Zeppelin 2 by Marcel Wanders
Flos Zeppelin 2 by Marcel Wanders

Flos Zeppelin 2 by Marcel Wanders

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H 47.25 in Dm 70.87 in

Flos Zeppelin 2 by Marcel Wanders

By MARCEL WANDERS, Flos

Located in Dronten, NL

This technique (cocoon resin) and use of material was first popularized by George Nelson and his 'Bubble' lamps and later used by Achille Castiglioni.

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Cocoon Bulb Pendant Lamp 1960s
Cocoon Bulb Pendant Lamp 1960s

Cocoon Bulb Pendant Lamp 1960s

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H 21.26 in Dm 12.21 in

Cocoon Bulb Pendant Lamp 1960s

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Vienna, AT

This technique and use of material was first popularized by George Nelson and his Bubble lamps, its Bulb shape reminds to Ingo Maurers popular Bulb Lamp.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Cocoon Floor Lamp by Flos, Italy, 1960s
Cocoon Floor Lamp by Flos, Italy, 1960s

Cocoon Floor Lamp by Flos, Italy, 1960s

By Flos

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

This method was first used by George Nelson in 1947 for his Bubble Hanging Lamps. The technique was developed for the conservation of Navy ships.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Plastic

George Nelson  Bubble Saucer Pendant Light
George Nelson  Bubble Saucer Pendant Light

George Nelson Bubble Saucer Pendant Light

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Redding, CT

George Nelson Bubble Saucer Pendant Light.The George Nelson Bubble Lamp Saucer Pendant was designed by Nelson in 1947 for Howard Miller Co.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Early Example of a George Nelson Bubble Lamp Chandelier, 1950s
Early Example of a George Nelson Bubble Lamp Chandelier, 1950s

Early Example of a George Nelson Bubble Lamp Chandelier, 1950s

By George Nelson

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An exceptional offering of a George Nelson bubble lamp measuring 36" diameter. Wonderful original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960s George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller
1960s George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller

1960s George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic modern hanging Bubble Lamp designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller in the United States, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

George Nelson Bubble Light
George Nelson Bubble Light

George Nelson Bubble Light

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H 16 in Dm 20 in

George Nelson Bubble Light

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Bubble light by George Nelson for The Howard Miller Company.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

George Nelson Bubble Lamp
George Nelson Bubble Lamp

George Nelson Bubble Lamp

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H 14 in Dm 36 in

George Nelson Bubble Lamp

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An original H-727 bubble lamp (now referred to as “Saucer Lamp” variant) designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller in 1947.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Original Large George Nelson Bubble Lamps for Howard Miller (B)
Original Large George Nelson Bubble Lamps for Howard Miller (B)

Original Large George Nelson Bubble Lamps for Howard Miller (B)

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Oakland, CA

Large original George Nelson Bubble Lamp for the Howard Miller Clock Company.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Wire

Large Original George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller Clock Company (A)
Large Original George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller Clock Company (A)

Large Original George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller Clock Company (A)

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Oakland, CA

Large original George Nelson Bubble Lamp for the Howard Miller Clock Company.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Wire

Large George Nelson Bubble Sphere Pendant Light
Large George Nelson Bubble Sphere Pendant Light

Large George Nelson Bubble Sphere Pendant Light

By George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Original, 1950s, George Nelson for Herman Miller pendant light features an impressively oversized fiberglass sphere shade with steel frame and canopy. The pendant emits a warm glow a...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

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2010s American Modern Stools

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Wood, Oak

Vintage Cream White PH4 / 3 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Vintage Cream White PH4 / 3 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

Vintage Cream White PH4 / 3 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Manufactured in Denmark circa 1980 by Louis Poulsen. Designed by Poul Henningsen - PH. Measurements: Diameter: 40 cm, Height: 20 cm. The lamp is designed so that you have a maximum d...

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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Mid-century design cocoon hanging by George Nelson  lamp , 1970s
Mid-century design cocoon hanging by George Nelson  lamp , 1970s

Mid-century design cocoon hanging by George Nelson lamp , 1970s

By George Nelson

Located in Delft, NL

Mid-century design cocoon hanging by George Nelson lamp , 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Mid-Century Cocoon Floor Lamp Rocket, Italy 1960s
Mid-Century Cocoon Floor Lamp Rocket, Italy 1960s

Mid-Century Cocoon Floor Lamp Rocket, Italy 1960s

Located in München, BY

A cocoon floor lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The floor lamp has been manufactured in the manner of the lamps made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is of original resin and h...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige Round "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige Round "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s

Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige Round "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a gorgeous beige even patina. This charming cocoon lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s. In spectacular conditi...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Large Solid Stone Green Marble Oval Dining Table with Bellini style Column Legs
Large Solid Stone Green Marble Oval Dining Table with Bellini style Column Legs

Large Solid Stone Green Marble Oval Dining Table with Bellini style Column Legs

By Mario Bellini

Located in Amsterdam, Holland

This minimalist table is crafted entirely from stone, featuring an oval horse-track top in green marble with elegant white veining. It rests on four cylindrical columns that taper in...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Stone, Limestone, Travertine, Marble

Large Green Marble Oval Dining Table by MY HABITAT DESIGN
Large Green Marble Oval Dining Table by MY HABITAT DESIGN

Large Green Marble Oval Dining Table by MY HABITAT DESIGN

$9,990 / item

H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 86.62 in

Large Green Marble Oval Dining Table by MY HABITAT DESIGN

By Mario Bellini

Located in Amsterdam, Holland

This minimalist table is made from one material, featuring a thick 4cm curved edge top in a beautiful green marble with unique veining that elegantly sits on two hexagon legs, practi...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Stone, Limestone, Travertine, Marble

Mid-Century Cocoon Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Mid-Century Cocoon Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s

Mid-Century Cocoon Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Cocoon Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

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Nelson Bubble For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the nelson bubble you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, plastic and steel, every nelson bubble was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the nelson bubble you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each nelson bubble bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one nelson bubble that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Nelson, Howard Miller and Herman Miller produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Nelson Bubble?

Prices for a nelson bubble start at $170 and top out at $10,000 with the average selling for $1,200.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.